A Time Out of War
Black and White UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the Academy Film Archive. During the American Civil War, two Union soldiers and a Confederate solider fire at each other from across a brook. The two sides negotiate a one-hour truce, from which they develop a bond. Based on the short story "Pickets" (1897) by Robert W. Chambers, it was the winner of an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Two Reel) film in 1955. The film is on the National Film Registry for its cultural significance in 2007.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1954 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | War, Drama |
| Director | Denis Sanders |
| Runtime | 23 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (14 votes) |
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A Time Out of War has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.4/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1954. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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